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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Smell Good Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024
     | 467 views

    When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

    A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    We Can Deceive Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 29, 2021
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    Deception can come from within. Have you ever told yourself a lie, and talked yourself into believing it? That is self-deception. Have you ever seen your friends doing something, and you know it is wrong, but you still talked yourself into doing that exact same thing? That is self-deception.

    Introduction My Bible tells me as we approach the end times, there will be one major event that will occur that the church is silent about for the most part, and therefore, the church is not teaching its members to be aware. But this event must occur, and we must be prepared for it because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calling All Matthews

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
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    THE MOST IMPORTANT CALL THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE IN THIS WORLD IS THE CALL OF GOD ON YOUR LIVES. THIS IS A CALL THAT WILL HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES TO YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU, DEPENDING ON HOW YOU ANSWER IT.

    CALLING ALL MATTHEWS LUKE 5:27-32 WHILE PREPARING FOR TODAY I READ AN AMUSING STORY THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU. THREE GUYS WERE HIKING IN THE WOODS WHEN THEY CAME TO A RAGING RIVER. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO THE FIRST GUY LOOKED TO THE HEAVENS AND SAID “GOD, PLEASE MAKE ME STRONG ENOUGH TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy, Whole, And Free! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2018
     | 6,615 views

    If you want to take care of the sin problem in your life, don’t depend on religion. Instead, enter into a real relationship with Jesus Christ, and let Him make you holy, whole, and free.

    Pastor and author John Ortberg talks about a time early in his marriage when he and his wife sold their Volkswagen Beetle to buy their first really nice piece of furniture. It was a sofa. It was a pink sofa, but for that kind of money, Ortberg says, “It was called a mauve sofa.” The man at the sofa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    You Matter To God.

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004
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    The world bases our worth off its value system. It depends on what we want in a career, relationships, etc. . But our worth can be found as treasures of God.

    Roxycraft.com I put the emphasis on “what you want” for a reason. Most of us have no clue of what we want. You need to ask yourself that question over and over again until something rings true. Miss Roxy and a select group of people in the United States are saying. Find out what you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Furnishings Of Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
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    Three things that should be found in the life of any man or woman of faith: An altar of dedication to the will of the Saviour A tent of detachment from the ways of society A well of dependence on the Word of the Spirit.

    THE FINISHING OF FAITH Hebrews 11 could be called "The Saints Hall of Fame", "The Westminster Abbey of Scripture", and "The Honor Roll of the Old Testament Saints." It deals with the excellency of faith. We observe faith worshipping, walking, working, waiting, warring, and faith winning. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God - I'm Tired

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
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     | 29,626 views

    I started a prayer this way the other day, and it inspired a message... It’s OK for us to be tired, it reminds us that we depend on him. HIS strength is perfect

    27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 3: Great Faith Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
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     | 3,911 views

    A challenge to be people of Great Faith. It’s more than just head belief: it’s heart belief. Believing without depending on our natural senses.

    “Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Series, Part III: Great Faith” This morning is part three of our 3-fold series on the weapons of spiritual warfare. Allow me to introduce spiritual warfare weapon number 3: Great Faith. Not just faith: Great Faith. All the other spiritual weapons are null and void ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Complete In Christ Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2012
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     | 10,524 views

    Continue to live your lives in grateful dependence upon Christ, appreciating all you have in Him. Specifically, appreciate the purity, pardon and power you have in Christ.

    Some time ago, the Marriage Partnership magazine listed the top 10 reasons people are too busy to pray today. Maybe some of these fit your situation: 1) You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should’ve gone off an hour ago. 2) Your spouse is away on a two-day business trip that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The "M" Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012
     | 5,099 views

    Whether we are a good steward of God's provision or not depends on the attitude of our heart. Are we trusting God for all our needs? If so he will provide and bless us.

    Money. It’s a hot topic! Most people in the world live in order to make money. After all, its money that pays the bills, puts food on the table and clothes on our back. But it’s also money that brings us comfort because we can buy for ourselves things that bring us ease and comfort in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Great Peril If We Won’t Let God Answer And Remove Our Doubts.

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 5, 2014
     | 3,738 views

    Each of us is choosing to believe God or doubt God, moment by moment, depending on what or who we are looking at, and the thoughts we are allowing to occupy our minds:

    1 Our great peril if we won’t let God answer and remove our doubts Each of us is choosing to believe God or doubt God, moment by moment, depending on what or who we are looking at, and the thoughts we are allowing to occupy our minds: Matt 14:29 So He (Jesus) said, "Come." And when Peter had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Michael Jackson's Elusive Joy

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    What Is My Outlook For Life? 1. Life is not necessarily a life of comfort and ease. 2. Life is not dependent on outside circumstances. 3. Life is not glamorous, flashy or outwardly impressive.

    Proverbs 12:15KJV 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: .....Proverbs 14:12KJV – Prov. 16:25 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Romans 6:20-21KJV 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    P Q - Prayer Quotient

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 23, 2012
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     | 11,457 views

    How big or small, powerful or weak, your God is depends on your Prayer Quotient (Prayer Life). Ideas from Mark Batterson’s "The Circle Maker"

    “PQ - PRAYER QUOTIENT” Anahuac AG 6/24/2012 Pastor Rand Trotter INTRODUCTION: I want to speak to you from my heart this morning. Something I think that every single person who is called “CHRISTIAN” struggles with! It is that struggle brought about by Human Nature, that “ADEMIC” nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Enough/Sufficient: Is Enough Enough?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,288 views

    God calls us His children, never adults... He wants us to depend upon Him. God is enough. He is sufficient, God is more than enough...

    ENOUGH/SUFFICIENT... IS ENOUGH ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. TEXT: Luke 15:17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! Haggai 1:5 Now therefore thus saith ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living For Jesus In The Real World

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,792 views

    *Here in the real world God: -Calls us to some difficult decisions. -Blesses us with excellent examples. -Leads us with dependable directions. -Gives us priceless presents.

    Living for Jesus in the Real World 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - December 30, 2009 *I can’t believe it’s been 20 years, but Alan Jackson wrote this country hit: Cowboys don't cry, -- And heroes don't die. And good always wins -- Again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist